We are looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst in Lausanne, who will be responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, preparing reports, and supporting key decision-making processes within the EMEA region, while also contributing to the effective control and management of financial performance.
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Financial Modeling, Control & Reporting
- Develop and maintain excel financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
- Monitor key financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and SOX.
- Contribute in the month-end close process, including booking journal entries in SAP, and reconciliation between information systems (SAP, TM1).
- Perform variance analysis on Volume, Discounts, Model and Region Mix, Pricing, Overhead, Other direct cost and FX.
- Prepare month end presentations and summarizing financial performance and key findings.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Contribute actively to the annual budgeting process, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of budget submissions (Volume, Pricing, Wholesale and Retail Discounts, Marketing and other overhead).
- Coordinate quarterly forecasts, incorporating market trends and business assumptions.
Ad-hoc Analysis & Projects
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives through process redesign and automation using tools such as SQL, Knime or Power BI.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses such as profitability analyses at the deepest level (Serial Number) combining multiple data sets from different information systems.
Business Partnering
- Build strong relationships with business partners (e.g., sales, marketing, operations) to understand their business needs and provide financial support and relevant insights.
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2 to 5 years of work experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Fluency in French and English is a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and solid experience in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis is a must.
- Experience in leveraging data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau is a plus.
- Experience with a leading ERP system (SAP knowledge a plus).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A strong sense of responsibility and team spirit.
Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that is a great addition to the team.
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